How do I "scrub" an old computer with Widows XP?

[tw]

Originally Posted by IamSam

At the end of the day, he tossed almost all my tools into his own tool box without me knowing it, and then he drove off.

Sounds more like a thief than a friend. Meanwhile, I use many colors of nail polish. All tools (and other important implements) are color coded.

Same applies to USB cables. To not connect upside down. Each USB cable is clearly color dotted on its 'up side' using a dot of nail polish.

Fixing the Dell is strongly recommended. e-Machines (like Gateway) are best as boat anchors. Difference is that significant.

[IamSam]

Originally Posted by tw

Sounds more like a thief than a friend. Meanwhile, I use many colors of nail polish. All tools (and other important implements) are color coded.

Same applies to USB cables. To not connect upside down. Each USB cable is clearly color dotted on its 'up side' using a dot of nail polish.

Fixing the Dell is strongly recommended. e-Machines (like Gateway) are best as boat anchors. Difference is that significant.

Heh! Maybe I can use my e-machine as a flower planter. If that Dell belonged to me, I'd take your advise and give repairing it a shot. However, I already feel like friend one's (n-word). I'll have to think about if I want to do a parts replacement in addition to everything else.

Thanks for your input, regardless!